Environment

Fairfax County settles underground storage tank violations with EPA

Fairfax County, Va. has agreed to pay a $64,450 penalty for underground storage tank violations at 15 county locations where facilities stored gasoline, diesel fuel or motor oil. The settlement addresses compliance with environmental regulations that...

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EPA Inspection Reveals Violations of Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule by Renovators at the Kansas City Power & Light Building

EPA Region 7 conducted a random inspection for lead-based paint renovation work practices at the Kansas City Power & Light building in Kansas City, Mo., in June 2015, which revealed violations of the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. As...

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Belize to Make its Energy Sector More Climate Resilient

Belize will strengthen the climate resilience of its energy sector as a result of a US$8 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) approved by the World Bank Board of Directors, on 12 September.

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EPA Finalizes $8.7 Million Cleanup Plan for Contaminated Soil in Vineland, N.J. near Former Pesticides Manufacturing Facility

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized an $8.7 million plan to clean up contaminated soil at approximately 57 residences that are impacted by the Former Kil-Tone Company site in Vineland, N.J. Pesticides were manufactured at the now...

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